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2008 BMW 5-Series Touring reviews

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Tony Harper, Nottinghamshire

BMW 5-Series Touring 520 d 2008

4 star review

So I’m only 2000 miles in and happy so far. I’ve just had an A6 for 60k so this is a direct comparison. It’s true, the idrive is poor, no, make that very poor when compared to the Audi MMI. The ride is harsher and run flats are prone to tram lining on the motorway. I’ve bought a space saver and I’m now counting the miles ’til it’s time to buy new tyres. The head and leg room is better for me (6’7" / 2m tall) but the boot is about 10 cm shorter, this means the push chair has to go across the boot instead of length ways. Steering wheel cannot be adjusted for reach but is in a good place. Fuel economy appears about 5-10 mpg better, but I could just be driving slower, following a speed awareness course (thank you Merseyside police). Heated seats are a must have for anyone with back issues. This is my first car with them and I love it. See my review on the A6 issues I had.

Submitted: 03/02/2011 21:32:44

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Derek Wilson, Derbyshire

BMW 5-Series Touring 525i Touring 5dr 2008

5 star review

This is a very special car. I recently test drove this and had made up my mind within the first 5 mins that I would be ordering one. I will be taking delivery in two days and I’m very excited to be getting behind the wheel of such a wonderful car again. Maybe giving it a 5 star rating already is a little unfair but I feel that this score will stick for such a well designed car.

Submitted: 23/04/2008 21:48:50

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